The trial before the Supreme Court will examine the events of 2017 that set off a constitutional crisis and that continue to unsettle Spanish politics.
Tag: Secession and Independence Movements
Thousands Protest in Spain Against Catalonia Talks
Protesters in Madrid denounced Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for proposing talks to ease political tensions over a secessionist movement.
Philippines Cathedral Bombing Kills 20
Scores more were wounded in twin blasts in a predominantly Muslim area of the southern Philippines where the government has been fighting Islamist separatists.
Far-Right, Anti-immigrant Vox Party Gains a Toehold in Spain
Riding anti-immigrant sentiment and opposition to separatism, the nationalist Vox party is emerging as a potential force in Spanish politics.
Catalonia’s Ex-Leaders, Behind Bars, Remain Committed to the Separatist Cause
Oriol Junqueras and 17 other former leaders of the Spanish region are awaiting trial, but their influence endures.
Cameroon Students Have Been Released, Officials Say
While the circumstances of the mass kidnapping remain unclear, more than 70 teenagers were returned to their school by masked men.